Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
136
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 31 | 37 | 32 | 128 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 39 | 36 | 30 | 31 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks held off the Trail Blazers 136-128. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.