Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 36 | 28 | 40 | 135 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Lakers squeaked past the Hawks 135-131. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.