Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 19 | 23 | 93 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 32 | 17 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Hawks pulled away from the Trail Blazers 109-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; Hawks' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. 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 · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.