Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 31 | 26 | 38 | 119 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 27 | 27 | 37 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls squeaked past the Lakers 122-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. Bulls' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.