Sun Nov 7, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Lakers 120-97. Hawks torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.