Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 30 | 31 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Hawks took care of the Rockets 116-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.