Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 17 | 21 | 33 | 17 | 88 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 34 | 44 | 33 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 130-88. Hawks' defense smothered the Trail Blazers all night. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.