Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 19 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 95 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 22 | 33 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Hawks 109-95. Rockets' positional fit overwhelmed the Hawks rotation. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Hawks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.