Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 35 | 32 | 25 | 122 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 28 | 20 | 34 | 110 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers downed the Hawks 122-110. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.