Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 22 | 30 | 25 | 99 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 16 | 29 | 18 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Magic 99-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.