Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 20 | 22 | 33 | 96 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 24 | 35 | 21 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Magic pulled away from the Rockets 109-96. Magic torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.