Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
138
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
113
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 36 | 35 | 38 | 138 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 26 | 20 | 35 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Rockets demolished the Magic 138-113. The Rockets got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Rockets carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.