Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Houston RocketsRockets
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 29 | 28 | 41 | 132 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 39 | 24 | 28 | 19 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Rockets demolished the Magic 132-110. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.