Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 35 | 24 | 28 | 120 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 30 | 27 | 38 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Hawks 120-119. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.