Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 40 | 33 | 19 | 114 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 32 | 37 | 30 | 128 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks handled the Lakers 128-114. Hawks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.