Sun Oct 24, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
114
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 36 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Magic 117-114. Every possession went the Rockets way. Rockets' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.