Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
70
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
76
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 70 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 24 | 24 | 8 | 76 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Magic 76-70. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.