Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
113
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 109 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 26 | 29 | 35 | 23 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets survived the Magic 113-109. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.