Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
125
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Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
105
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 36 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 125 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 29 | 19 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Rockets rolled past the Magic 125-105. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Rockets' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- 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.