Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 37 | 28 | 19 | 122 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers buried the Hawks 122-101. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.