Sun Nov 7, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
112
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Chemistry
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 24 | 39 | 24 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 18 | 26 | 39 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Hawks 117-112. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.