Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
away
Chemistry
Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 113 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Hawks 113-109. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.