Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 31 | 22 | 28 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Hawks 107-100. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Hawks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.