Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 25 | 16 | 26 | 86 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Lakers 99-86. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.