Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 32 | 17 | 18 | 92 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 27 | 25 | 35 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets rolled past the Magic 114-92. Rockets torched the Magic on the offensive end. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
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.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.