Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 27 | 16 | 23 | 93 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Hawks 120-93. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.