Tue Nov 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 101 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 20 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Hawks snuck past the Rockets 102-101. Hawks torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Hawks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.