Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
89
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 33 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 123 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 18 | 18 | 28 | 89 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Rockets demolished the Magic 123-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Rockets cashed in. The Rockets came in with something to prove after a loss; the Magic couldn't shake the cold spell. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.