Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 30 | 34 | 29 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 34 | 31 | 23 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Hawks fended off the Rockets 121-114. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.