Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
119
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Houston RocketsRockets
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 119 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Hawks squeaked past the Rockets 119-117. The Hawks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Hawks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.