Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
92
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Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 16 | 22 | 30 | 92 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 24 | 32 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Hawks 107-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.