Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Houston RocketsRockets
127
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 98 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Rockets ran roughshod over the Magic 127-98. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Rockets. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Magic utilization choices clashed with the team identity. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.