Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 19 | 33 | 17 | 99 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 19 | 26 | 16 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Magic 99-97. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Whispers of a Magic locker-room rift aren't helping. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.