Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
107
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 16 | 35 | 25 | 31 | 107 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 24 | 33 | 39 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets pulled away from the Magic 118-107. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.