Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
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Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 96 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Lakers 120-96. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.