Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 19 | 22 | 36 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets edged the Magic 111-104. Rockets' positional fit overwhelmed the Magic rotation. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.