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Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
87
away
Chemistry Cold
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 21 22 21 23 87
Atlanta HawksHawks 27 35 25 22 109

After Action Report

The Hawks rolled past the Lakers 109-87. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.