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Tue Nov 30, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
away
Chemistry Hot
Milwaukee BucksBucks
118
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 26 41 36 132
Milwaukee BucksBucks 24 33 30 31 118

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Lakers downed the Bucks 132-118. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Bucks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Bucks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.