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Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
86
away
Chemistry Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
94
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 16 24 22 24 86
Atlanta HawksHawks 19 19 33 23 94

After Action Report

The Hawks edged the Lakers 94-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.