Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
94
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 104 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 17 | 30 | 21 | 26 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Magic handled the Rockets 104-94. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. Shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.