Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 112 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 21 | 34 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks edged the Trail Blazers 120-112. Hawks' scorers couldn't be contained. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.