Hudson scored 30 points while Bridges added 18 and grabbed 24 rebounds in the win. Maravich finished the game with 28 points and 8 assists. #WaltHazzard nearly had his second triple-double of his career, scoring 21 points, passing for 14 assists and grabbing 9 rebounds

In the four games between Maravich and Petrie, Maravich outscored Petrie by 8 (92 to 84) and had 28 assists compared to Petrie with 17. Petrie had a better FG and FT%, hitting 41% to 37% from the field and 88% from the line, compared to 81% for Maravich. Petrie out-rebounded Maravich 19-15.

#JimBarnett led the #Blazers with 26 points while Petrie was a point behind. #DaleSchlueter grabbed 15 rebounds to lead the Blazers with #GaryGregor adding 12 boards and #LeRoyEllis grabbing 10 more.

February 24 1971 - While rookies #GeoffPetrie and #PeteMaravich were advertised as the main attraction, #LouHudson and #BillBridges guided the #AtlantaHawks to the victory over the @trailblazers.bsky.social .

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