Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
76
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 17 | 19 | 24 | 16 | 76 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 26 | 23 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Bulls buried the Lakers 99-76. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Bulls. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.