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Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
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Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 39 24 23 23 7 116
Atlanta HawksHawks 32 25 26 26 10 119

After Action Report

The Hawks snuck past the Lakers 119-116 in overtime. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hawks' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; the Lakers are in a full-on tailspin. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
  • Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.