Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 32 | 28 | 37 | 123 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 24 | 31 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Hawks 123-114. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.