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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.