Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 36 | 28 | 27 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 25 | 40 | 23 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic squeaked past the Rockets 118-116. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.