Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 19 | 32 | 28 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Hawks fended off the Trail Blazers 108-99. Hawks torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.