Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 16 | 35 | 26 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Hawks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 109-106. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Trail Blazers 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. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.