Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 28 | 34 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Hawks 121-97. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.