Tue Nov 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 22 | 27 | 22 | 97 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hawks buried the Rockets 117-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.