Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Hawks 111-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.