Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
143
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 20 | 34 | 27 | 31 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 37 | 39 | 32 | 143 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers demolished the Hawks 143-112. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.