Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 22 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Rockets 100-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.