Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 27 | 28 | 37 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 26 | 26 | 36 | 113 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets held off the Magic 121-113. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.