Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 105 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Trail Blazers pulled away from the Hawks 105-93. Trail Blazers torched the Hawks on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.