Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 26 | 35 | 26 | 119 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 23 | 18 | 33 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Hawks 119-99. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.