Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 27 | 20 | 29 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 23 | 33 | 22 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Hawks 106-105. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.