Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
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Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
131
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 30 | 22 | 24 | 107 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 32 | 36 | 36 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Magic ran roughshod over the Rockets 131-107. Magic's offense had its way with the Rockets. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.