Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 11 | 17 | 29 | 89 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 37 | 20 | 29 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Magic rolled past the Rockets 116-89. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.