Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
137
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 41 | 25 | 32 | 36 | 134 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 31 | 38 | 38 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Rockets 137-134. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.