Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 26 | 23 | 32 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 32 | 21 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Trail Blazers 115-111. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.