Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
115
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Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
113
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 25 | 30 | 32 | 115 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 32 | 23 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic squeaked past the Rockets 115-113. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.