Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 113 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 28 | 26 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Magic fended off the Rockets 121-113. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. Shots just aren't falling for the Magic lately; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
