Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 25 | 30 | 36 | 32 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 30 | 37 | 29 | 127 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets snuck past the Hawks 127-123. The tempo dragged the Hawks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.