Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 45 | 31 | 30 | 139 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Hawks 139-108. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Hawks. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.