Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 15 | 23 | 31 | 27 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Rockets pulled away from the Magic 109-96. Rockets torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.