Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
91
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 18 | 20 | 33 | 92 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 25 | 20 | 22 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Hawks survived the Trail Blazers 92-91. The Hawks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.