Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
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Atlanta HawksHawks
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 121 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Trail Blazers demolished the Hawks 121-98. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
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.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.