Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 14 | 24 | 15 | 34 | 87 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks downed the Lakers 105-87. Every possession went the Hawks way. Hawks' stars took over and bent the game to their will; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.