Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 84 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 18 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Rockets 98-84. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.