Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 39 | 28 | 16 | 111 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Magic 128-111. Rockets' offense had its way with the Magic. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.