Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
83
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
123
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 21 | 13 | 25 | 24 | 83 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Hawks 123-83. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Hawks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.