Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
89
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 28 | 13 | 29 | 92 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 11 | 30 | 28 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Rockets 92-89. Magic's positional fit overwhelmed the Rockets rotation. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. Whispers of a Rockets locker-room rift aren't helping. 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.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.