Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
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Orlando MagicMagic
99
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 31 | 15 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Magic 109-99. Rockets' offense had its way with the Magic. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.