Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
104
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 106 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 30 | 28 | 23 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Rockets squeaked past the Magic 106-104. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
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.