Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
127
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 28 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 122 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic snuck past the Rockets 127-122. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
