Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 93 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Trail Blazers 106-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.