Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 38 | 15 | 33 | 28 | 114 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Hawks 114-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' balanced five covered every spot on the floor; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. 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.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.