Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 123 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 19 | 26 | 36 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Magic pulled away from the Rockets 123-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.