Sun Nov 7, 2004 · 7:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
134
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 37 | 26 | 30 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Hawks 134-126. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.