Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 34 | 37 | 36 | 27 | 134 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 25 | 27 | 38 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Rockets outlasted the Magic 134-121. Rockets' scorers couldn't be contained. Rockets' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Rockets · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.