Hawks Soar Past Rockets in a High-Scoring Affair at State Farm Arena
The Atlanta Hawks improved their season record to 24-29 after a high-scoring game against the Houston Rockets, who now stand at 23-29. The final score read 122-113 in favor of the home team, with both sides showcasing an offensive spectacle.
In front of a spirited crowd at State Farm Arena, the Hawks displayed remarkable resilience after trailing in the first quarter with only 19 points compared to the Rockets' commanding start of 31 points. However, as the game progressed, Atlanta's offense ignited, amassing an impressive 38 points in both the second and third quarters. This surge was pivotal for establishing control over the game's tempo and ultimately securing their lead.
Atlanta's efficiency on court was evident through their superior shooting percentages across various metrics. They achieved a commendable field goal percentage of 46 percent and were particularly effective from beyond the arc with a three-point shooting percentage of 34 percent. Their prowess from the free-throw line also contributed significantly to their victory as they capitalized on these opportunities by making 28 out of 37 attempts, translating to an impressive free throw percentage of approximately three-quarters accuracy.
Defensively, Atlanta outperformed Houston by registering eight blocks and seven steals throughout the contest. The defensive efforts translated into offensive opportunities where they scored an impactful total of fifteen points off turnovers compared to eighteen by Houston. Moreover, Atlanta's ability to draw fouls proved advantageous as they earned twenty-six trips to the charity stripe due to fouls drawn by aggressive play.
The bench played its role efficiently but modestly contributing fourteen points while starters shouldered most of scoring load for Atlanta. In terms of rebounding battles within this matchup, although Houston edged out with sixty-nine total rebounds against fifty-one for Atlanta; it was not enough for them overcome Hawk’s dynamic offense which seemed unstoppable once it gained momentum during second half.
Looking ahead for fans eager see if Hawks can continue this winning form; next encounter is scheduled against Chicago Bulls right here at State Farm Arena on February twelve at seven-thirty PM Eastern Time Zone. Fans can catch all action live on BSSE channel six hundred forty-nine or NBCS-CHI channel six hundred sixty-five depending where you are tuning in from.