Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 24 | 31 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Hawks squeaked past the Rockets 120-119. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Hawks; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Hawks.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.