Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 129 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 10 | 10 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Hawks 129-128 in double overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.