Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 20 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 87 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 23 | 31 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Hawks 109-87. The Hawks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.