Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 11 | 30 | 32 | 23 | 96 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 24 | 31 | 32 | 20 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Magic 107-96. Rockets' positional fit overwhelmed the Magic rotation. The Rockets played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.