Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 39 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Hawks 116-114. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.