Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 19 | 33 | 24 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 27 | 34 | 38 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Rockets blew the doors off the Magic 125-98. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.