Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 35 | 33 | 36 | 130 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 130-126. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; Hawks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · 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.