Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
116
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Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 27 | 35 | 24 | 30 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 35 | 25 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Hawks 119-116. Rockets' offense had its way with the Hawks. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.