Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
131
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 131 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 37 | 25 | 20 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Hawks 131-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.