Tue Nov 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 114 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 33 | 35 | 30 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Hawks took care of the Rockets 129-114. Hawks torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Hawks couldn't shake the cold spell; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.