Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 25 | 24 | 32 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Magic handled the Rockets 117-103. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.