Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
130
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 28 | 34 | 32 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 39 | 27 | 38 | 26 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Hawks 130-118. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · 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.