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Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 33 27 25 29 114
Los Angeles LakersLakers 34 30 19 34 117

After Action Report

The Lakers squeaked past the Bulls 117-114. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.