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Wed Dec 1, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
114
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Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 35 31 24 39 129
Chicago BullsBulls 37 26 27 24 114

After Action Report

The Lakers outlasted the Bulls 129-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • 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.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.