Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
128
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 35 | 23 | 41 | 29 | 128 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 33 | 26 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Hawks edged the Rockets 128-119. Hawks torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; the Hawks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. 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.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.