Tue Nov 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 123 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Atlanta, the Rockets blew the doors off the Hawks 123-103. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.