Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 34 | 37 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Hawks 123-117. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Hawks.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.