Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 28 | 25 | 36 | 17 | 106 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets snuck past the Hawks 111-106. The Hawks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.