Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 32 | 31 | 21 | 112 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 23 | 31 | 34 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Magic 112-111. Rockets torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Rockets looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.