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