Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Houston RocketsRockets
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 32 | 18 | 21 | 105 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 20 | 21 | 28 | 31 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Magic survived the Rockets 105-100. Every possession went the Magic way. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Rockets lately. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
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.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.