Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 30 | 21 | 29 | 109 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Lakers 115-109. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.