Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 28 | 21 | 31 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hawks fended off the Trail Blazers 104-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.