Hornets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 35 | 27 | 30 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 33 | 22 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets survived the Magic 121-117. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.