Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 26 | 33 | 19 | 25 | 103 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 20 | 47 | 14 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets stunned the Hawks 106-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Hawks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Hawks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.