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Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
109
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
129
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Atlanta HawksHawks 21 30 28 30 109
Houston RocketsRockets 33 34 28 34 129

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Hawks 129-109. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.