Sun Nov 7, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 32 | 25 | 37 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Lakers rolled past the Hawks 125-98. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Hawks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.