Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 104 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 17 | 33 | 26 | 36 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Trail Blazers 112-104. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.