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Tue Nov 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry Steady
Atlanta HawksHawks
114
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 26 27 31 31 115
Atlanta HawksHawks 30 28 27 29 114

After Action Report

The Rockets squeaked past the Hawks 115-114. Rockets torched the Hawks on the offensive end. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.