Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 88 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Magic 106-88. Ugly basketball, but the Rockets did just enough. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.