Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 31 | 33 | 25 | 10 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 31 | 22 | 33 | 19 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Hawks 131-122 in overtime. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.