Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
109
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 31 | 27 | 41 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Magic 121-109. Rockets torched the Magic on the offensive end. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.