Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 33 | 34 | 21 | 117 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 25 | 19 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Magic demolished the Rockets 117-96. Magic's offense had its way with the Rockets. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.