Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 28 | 23 | 20 | 99 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hawks handled the Lakers 112-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.