Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 41 | 25 | 20 | 32 | 118 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 32 | 23 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hawks survived the Lakers 120-118. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.