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Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
away
Chemistry Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
117
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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.