Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
90
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 96 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 27 | 17 | 26 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Magic 96-90. Rockets torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.