Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
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Chemistry
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Chicago BullsBulls
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 29 | 36 | 29 | 123 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls snuck past the Lakers 127-123. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.