Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 33 | 29 | 20 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Rockets 113-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.