Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
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Atlanta HawksHawks
115
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 33 | 22 | 27 | 7 | 110 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 28 | 25 | 15 | 12 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Hawks survived the Trail Blazers 115-110 in overtime. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.