Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 30 | 24 | 38 | 131 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets demolished the Magic 131-109. Rockets' offense had its way with the Magic. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; shots just aren't falling for the Magic lately. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.