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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.