Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 27 | 25 | 36 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 29 | 29 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets took care of the Magic 125-109. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.