Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Houston RocketsRockets
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 38 | 28 | 27 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Rockets squeaked past the Magic 114-109. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.