Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Houston RocketsRockets
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 113 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 21 | 30 | 16 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Magic demolished the Rockets 113-93. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.