Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
83
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
160
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 4 | 22 | 31 | 83 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 54 | 40 | 32 | 34 | 160 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Hawks 160-83. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.