Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 22 | 17 | 32 | 97 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 24 | 36 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hawks rolled past the Trail Blazers 117-97. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.