Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 24 | 32 | 37 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Rockets 130-118. Magic torched the Rockets on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Rockets looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.