Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Houston RocketsRockets
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 103 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 30 | 23 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic squeaked past the Rockets 108-103. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.