Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 99 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Hawks downed the Trail Blazers 110-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Hawks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.