Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 33 | 33 | 25 | 123 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hawks handled the Trail Blazers 123-109. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks 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.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.