Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 118 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 25 | 18 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Hawks pulled away from the Rockets 118-108. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Hawks' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Hawks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.