Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 20 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Hawks 118-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.