Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 15 | 19 | 26 | 87 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 21 | 29 | 21 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets fended off the Magic 96-87. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.