Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 103-102. Hawks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.