Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 32 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 30 | 17 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Hawks demolished the Rockets 123-103. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.