Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 23 | 34 | 23 | 107 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Hawks 107-98. Lakers' offense had its way with the Hawks. Fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.