Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 26 | 38 | 30 | 125 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Rockets 125-117. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.