Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 37 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 131 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 34 | 29 | 39 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Rockets squeaked past the Magic 131-130. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Rockets' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.