Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 27 | 33 | 39 | 123 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 31 | 37 | 26 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers squeaked past the Hawks 123-122. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.