Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
83
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 102 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Magic took care of the Rockets 102-83. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets couldn't shake the cold spell; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.