Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
149
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 39 | 38 | 33 | 149 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 30 | 21 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Rockets ran roughshod over the Magic 149-118. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.