Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 111 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 27 | 32 | 20 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Magic 111-105. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.