Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 97 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 29 | 31 | 34 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Hawks ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 123-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Hawks cashed in. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Hawks; fresh off a statement win, the Hawks stayed locked in. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.