Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 23 | 20 | 38 | 114 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 36 | 22 | 32 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Hawks edged the Lakers 121-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.