Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 18 | 32 | 42 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Hawks downed the Trail Blazers 116-105. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.