Rockets (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
119
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Orlando MagicMagic
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 25 | 26 | 34 | 34 | 119 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Magic edged the Rockets 126-119. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.