Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 116 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 13 | 35 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Magic took care of the Rockets 116-97. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.