Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
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Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
92
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 110 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 22 | 14 | 28 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Magic 110-92. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.