Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 36 | 27 | 25 | 110 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Hawks handled the Trail Blazers 120-110. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
