Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
144
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 35 | 25 | 29 | 124 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 42 | 35 | 37 | 30 | 144 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic ran roughshod over the Rockets 144-124. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.