Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 98 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic downed the Rockets 115-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.