Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 28 | 21 | 21 | 97 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 17 | 29 | 24 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Rockets 97-94. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.