Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
116
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
137
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 29 | 24 | 30 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 29 | 38 | 37 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Rockets buried the Magic 137-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.