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Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
141
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
139
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 32 23 36 32 18 141
Chicago BullsBulls 34 24 30 35 16 139

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Lakers squeaked past the Bulls 141-139 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.