Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 15 | 31 | 24 | 94 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Magic pulled away from the Rockets 111-94. Every possession went the Magic way. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.