Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Hawks 115-102. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
