Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 27 | 13 | 28 | 31 | 99 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 33 | 17 | 45 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Magic upended the Rockets 115-99. The Rockets had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic couldn't shake the cold spell; Rockets' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Rockets' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.