Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 12 | 119 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 32 | 28 | 25 | 10 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Magic 119-117 in overtime. Rockets torched the Magic on the offensive end. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.