Heat (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
144
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
124
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 42 | 40 | 31 | 31 | 144 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers demolished the Hawks 144-124. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.