Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 112 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 24 | 19 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Bulls 112-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Bulls locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.