Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 20 | 28 | 32 | 107 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Rockets 109-107. Magic torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.