Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 17 | 34 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hawks downed the Trail Blazers 116-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. Hawks' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.