Sun Nov 7, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Hawks 105-101. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.