Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 31 | 35 | 27 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Magic 121-102. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.