Sun Nov 7, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 32 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 20 | 33 | 27 | 17 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers knocked off the Hawks 122-118 in overtime. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.