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Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
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Chemistry Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
142
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 20 38 31 30 119
Chicago BullsBulls 36 39 43 24 142

After Action Report

The Bulls blew the doors off the Lakers 142-119. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.