Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 14 | 21 | 27 | 36 | 98 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 37 | 29 | 31 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Magic rolled past the Rockets 121-98. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.