Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 30 | 17 | 35 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 38 | 28 | 27 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Magic 127-113. Rockets' offense had its way with the Magic. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.