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Tue Nov 16, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Atlanta HawksHawks
121
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Houston RocketsRockets 33 27 31 18 109
Atlanta HawksHawks 31 21 32 37 121

After Action Report

In Atlanta, the Hawks outlasted the Rockets 121-109. The breakneck pace played right into Hawks' hands. The Hawks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Hawks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Hawks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Hawks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.