Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Houston RocketsRockets
81
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 81 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 17 | 18 | 32 | 28 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Magic pulled away from the Rockets 95-81. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
