Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 19 | 21 | 34 | 101 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 18 | 27 | 19 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Hawks 101-87. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.