Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 26 | 33 | 28 | 108 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Lakers 120-108. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Hawks' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.