Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Rockets 101-97. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.