Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
89
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 117 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Hawks 117-89. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.