Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 23 | 32 | 21 | 106 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 15 | 22 | 26 | 39 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Hawks 106-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · 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.