Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
102
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets held off the Magic 109-102. Every possession went the Rockets way. The Rockets ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.