Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 26 | 32 | 19 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Hawks 116-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.