Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 110 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Trail Blazers 123-110. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.