Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 26 | 25 | 33 | 103 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 36 | 30 | 35 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Hawks 132-103. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
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.