Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 29 | 37 | 29 | 122 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 35 | 25 | 33 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Hawks 124-122. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.