Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
90
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 17 | 29 | 30 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Hawks outlasted the Rockets 103-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.