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