Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
93
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 93 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 32 | 27 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers handled the Hawks 112-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.