Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
144
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
103
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 35 | 47 | 32 | 144 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 24 | 21 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Magic demolished the Rockets 144-103. Magic's offense had its way with the Rockets. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.