Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 98 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 24 | 31 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Lakers 101-98. Ugly basketball, but the Hawks did just enough. The Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.