Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 22 | 20 | 27 | 31 | 100 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 37 | 22 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Magic took care of the Rockets 116-100. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in; the Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.