Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
80
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 80 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 18 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic pulled away from the Rockets 99-80. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; Rockets' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.