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Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
131
home
Chemistry Hot

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.