Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Houston RocketsRockets
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Rockets squeaked past the Magic 116-111. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Rockets. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.