Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 35 | 26 | 40 | 136 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 26 | 33 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic handled the Rockets 136-120. The tempo dragged the Rockets into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.