Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
131
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 36 | 38 | 26 | 131 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 35 | 26 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 131-129. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.