Mon Jan 24, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Houston RocketsRockets
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 101 |
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Houston, the Rockets edged the Magic 110-101. Rockets torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Rockets owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Rockets carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Rockets locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Rockets per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Rockets · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Rockets · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.