Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 24 | 16 | 19 | 6 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 24 | 17 | 22 | 10 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Rockets 101-97 in overtime. Every possession went the Magic way. Fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in; Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.