Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 15 | 33 | 20 | 30 | 98 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Hawks knocked off the Trail Blazers 106-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.