Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 32 | 21 | 23 | 107 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls outlasted the Lakers 113-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.