Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
114
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Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Magic 114-113. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.