Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 16 | 43 | 34 | 121 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 22 | 23 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Magic blew the doors off the Rockets 121-101. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.