Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 122 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 23 | 33 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Magic 122-116. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.