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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
122
away
Chemistry Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
105
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 27 29 32 34 122
Houston RocketsRockets 32 21 22 30 105

After Action Report

The Magic outlasted the Rockets 122-105. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.