Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
131
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 25 | 40 | 31 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 131 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets fended off the Hawks 131-125. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · 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.