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Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
123
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 31 27 31 24 113
Houston RocketsRockets 31 27 34 31 123

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Rockets outlasted the Magic 123-113. Rockets controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.