Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
86
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Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
92
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 31 | 19 | 15 | 86 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 7 | 20 | 31 | 34 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Magic upended the Rockets 92-86. Magic's positional fit overwhelmed the Rockets rotation. The Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.