Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Atlanta HawksHawks
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 22 | 25 | 31 | 112 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Trail Blazers demolished the Hawks 112-91. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Hawks. The Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · 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.