Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Hawks 105-96. Rockets' offense had its way with the Hawks. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. Hawks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.