Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 115 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 27 | 22 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Rockets squeaked past the Magic 115-114. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Magic · 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.