Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 114 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 29 | 38 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Rockets outlasted the Magic 124-114. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.