Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 28 | 34 | 31 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Hawks survived the Trail Blazers 117-116. Every possession went the Hawks way. The Hawks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Hawks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
