Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
124
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 124 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 25 | 42 | 29 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Rockets 131-124. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.