Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
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Chemistry
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Orlando MagicMagic
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 33 | 26 | 20 | 106 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 16 | 23 | 34 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Rockets 107-106. Magic torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke. Style points be damned.
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.