Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Lakers 106-98. Every possession went the Bulls way. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.