Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 33 | 23 | 13 | 99 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hawks downed the Lakers 117-99. Hawks' offense had its way with the Lakers. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.