Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 36 | 33 | 21 | 112 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 30 | 33 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Rockets 115-112. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Rockets' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.