Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 38 | 34 | 22 | 26 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 31 | 35 | 36 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Hawks 123-120. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.