Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
113
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 26 | 33 | 29 | 113 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 26 | 34 | 31 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Bulls 128-113. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Bulls looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.