Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 103 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 32 | 34 | 19 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks edged the Trail Blazers 112-103. Hawks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
