Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 21 | 22 | 29 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Hawks snuck past the Trail Blazers 101-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.