Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 31 | 28 | 17 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 27 | 22 | 36 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Magic 120-112. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.