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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
95
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
106
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 19 36 13 27 95
Houston RocketsRockets 30 12 27 37 106

After Action Report

In Houston, the Rockets outlasted the Magic 106-95. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Rockets. The Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.