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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 25 | 21 | 29 | 108 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Magic fended off the Rockets 108-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.