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