Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Houston RocketsRockets
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
130
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 37 | 31 | 29 | 125 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 37 | 30 | 32 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Rockets 130-125. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Rockets' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.