Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 26 | 22 | 32 | 107 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 34 | 34 | 23 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic handled the Rockets 124-107. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.