Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 33 | 30 | 24 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers handled the Hawks 127-116. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; Hawks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
