Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 28 | 30 | 22 | 10 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 24 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Rockets 120-117 in overtime. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.