Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 113 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 24 | 35 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Hawks 113-111. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Hawks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.