Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 39 | 32 | 37 | 31 | 139 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Rockets handled the Magic 139-126. Rockets torched the Magic on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.