Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 14 | 34 | 28 | 19 | 95 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 15 | 28 | 30 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Hawks 98-95. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. 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. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.