Wed Dec 15, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Atlanta HawksHawks
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta HawksHawks | 29 | 28 | 28 | 35 | 120 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Hawks fended off the Rockets 120-113. Hawks' offense had its way with the Rockets. The Hawks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Hawks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Hawks bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Hawks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Hawks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.