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Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 21 | 27 | 16 | 81 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 26 | 23 | 13 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Magic pulled away from the Rockets 94-81. The Rockets couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.