Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 126 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 36 | 34 | 29 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Rockets 130-126. Magic torched the Rockets on the offensive end. The Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.