Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 30 | 23 | 29 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 26 | 21 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Hawks 107-106. The Trail Blazers' lockdown unit choked off Hawks' offense. The Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.