Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 127 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 27 | 29 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Magic 127-121. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.