Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 87 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Hawks 112-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.