:: Atlanta Hawks Dynasty :: Lakers recap ::

[Kobe101]

Tough game loss and loss of Al! Good luck next game!

[iG®]

Oh bad See if you can fix boxscores links man.

Sorry, I forgot to save them. Silly me.

You had a good streak going but tough loss to Denver. Good luck next game.

Thanks, I was so cheering to Al's triple double, but, huh, stupid injury!

Tough game loss and loss of Al! Good luck next game!

Yea, I'm especialy pissed because of Al's injury. But how did it start without him, I'm really satisfied.

Staples blow!

December 27th, 2005, 7.30pm, Los Angeles, Callifornia.

80
88

Atlanta even without Al Harrington is a contender for a playoff spot on the East. They won against LA and now have 5-5 score.

:: Game highlights ::

Seasaw!
J-Smoove played his best game for the Hawks.


Josh Smith of Atlanta Hawks dunks the ball in front of Lamar Odom, LA lakers, in 4th quarter of their match. Smith ended game with career high, 33 points and 10 rebounds. Atlanta won, 88-80 at Staples Center, Callifornia.

Not enugh
Kobe did his best tonight.


Kobe Bryant shoots for two points in 3rd quarter of LA game against Atlanta Hawks. Bryant had 28 points in Lakers 88-80 defeat against Atlanta Hawks at Staples Center, Callifornia.

:: Pre game notes::

Starting lineups for the Hawks | Starting lineups for the Lakers

PG- Salim Stoudamire | PG- Aaron McKie
SG- Joe Johnson | SG- Kobe Bryant
SF- Marvin Williams | SF- Lamar Odom
PF- Josh Smith | PF- Kwame Brown
C- Zaza Pachulia | C- Chris Mihm

INJURYES: Al Harrington missed game due to leg injury.

:: 1st Quarter ::

Lakers dominated from start. Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom were doing well. Josh Smith, starting as PF, scored 6 points by the end of the quarter while Marvin Williams grabed 3 boards and Joe Johnson assisted 2 times. Secure 26-18 lead for the Lakers at the end.

:: 2nd Quarter ::

Atlanta won almost every rebound in this period. It resulted with 28-28 but Bryant and especialy Odom with couple of mid range shots bring the lead back for LA. Smith scored 6 more points for the Hawks.

:: 3rd Quarter ::

Smith exploded in this quarter. He ended with 20 points and 7 rebounds and was crucial player for Atlanta's lower deficit at the end. On the other side, Kobe took leading role again, ending this period with 21 points and Bynum was leader in rebounds for LA with 6.

:: 4th Quarter ::

With 14-4 run, the Hawks took the lead with Josh Smith confidence on offense and defense. Bryant was shut down to only 7 points. Others were powerless and couldn't be able to do break. In free throw finish, Williams and Smith ensure Atlanta's win. it was 88-80 at the end.

:: Players's corner ::

"We were team. And that's how we won't to stay. With healthy Al (Harrington) we can beat anyone, and we showed that. Our only problem is constancy. But I'm sure we'll be better, it's only half of the season" said Josh Smith.

:: Man of the Match ::

Josh Smith- 33 Pts, 10 Rebs, 1 Ast, 1 Blk, 2 Stl, 0 TO, 25 mins.

:: Box Score ::

Atlanta Hawks | LA Lakers

[Kobe101]

Good win over the Lakers. Josh Smith really steped up his game!

[Isaiah]

wpw...kwame scoreless...good game

[Sac-1]

Kobe Bryant and Odom had a great game but you still won...great game by Smith...great screens

[nbalive744]

nice win, congrats to josh smith