Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
110
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 28 | 21 | 30 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Hawks 126-110. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers steamroller is in full effect right now; Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.