Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 10 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 21 | 32 | 29 | 15 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Hawks 123-118 in overtime. Rockets' offense had its way with the Hawks. Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.