Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
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Chemistry
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Houston RocketsRockets
130
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 28 | 25 | 41 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 27 | 32 | 35 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Hawks 130-121. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets steamroller is in full effect right now; the Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.