Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
124
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 40 | 19 | 29 | 38 | 126 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 35 | 37 | 23 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Hawks 126-124. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.