Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 34 | 27 | 28 | 119 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 32 | 22 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Hawks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 119-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.