Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 35 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 126 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 39 | 35 | 27 | 26 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Rockets 127-126. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.