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Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
134
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 25 28 30 114
Chicago BullsBulls 25 39 41 29 134

After Action Report

The Bulls buried the Lakers 134-114. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.