Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 120 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 35 | 12 | 24 | 90 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers blew the doors off the Hawks 120-90. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.