Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Magic 107-102. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.