Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 115 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 27 | 19 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Rockets fended off the Magic 115-106. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.