Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
106
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Rockets survived the Magic 109-106. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.