Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 24 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Rockets 100-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Hawks came in with something to prove after a loss; Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Hawks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.