Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 30 | 18 | 30 | 103 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Magic 103-102. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.