Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
125
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 34 | 35 | 25 | 125 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers held off the Hawks 133-125. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.