Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 30 | 33 | 29 | 111 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 37 | 27 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks outlasted the Lakers 120-111. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. The Hawks pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.