Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 28 | 34 | 15 | 100 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 25 | 27 | 18 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Rockets shocked the Magic 103-100. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.