Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
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Atlanta HawksHawks
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 102 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 34 | 30 | 20 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks pulled away from the Trail Blazers 117-102. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.