Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 19 | 31 | 26 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Hawks 120-107. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.