Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
85
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 96 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 17 | 23 | 24 | 85 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Rockets handled the Magic 96-85. The Rockets won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.