Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
93
away
Chemistry
Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 93 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 28 | 33 | 22 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hawks blew the doors off the Lakers 117-93. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.