Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
82
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 23 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 82 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic ran roughshod over the Rockets 120-82. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.