Tue Nov 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 36 | 33 | 32 | 132 |
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 31 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Hawks 132-127. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.