Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
137
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 36 | 22 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 136 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 24 | 32 | 30 | 10 | 11 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Magic 137-136 in double overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.