Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 112 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 23 | 28 | 22 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Rockets 112-108. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.