Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
81
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 32 | 25 | 26 | 114 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 21 | 16 | 26 | 81 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Hawks buried the Trail Blazers 114-81. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.