Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 16 | 28 | 31 | 22 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic outlasted the Rockets 112-97. Every possession went the Magic way. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Rockets rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.