Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
127
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 110 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 23 | 39 | 32 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Magic pulled away from the Rockets 127-110. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Rockets answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.