Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
134
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 33 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 26 | 38 | 36 | 134 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets rolled past the Hawks 134-97. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.
- Hawks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Hawks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.