Mon Feb 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 118 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 27 | 32 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Hawks 118-114. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.