Sun Nov 7, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 32 | 26 | 19 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Hawks 117-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Hawks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.