Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
74
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
78
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 74 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 25 | 16 | 18 | 78 |
After Action Report
The Hawks snuck past the Trail Blazers 78-74. The Trail Blazers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Hawks. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks; Hawks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.