Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 31 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 102 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 32 | 25 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Magic took care of the Rockets 119-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Rockets' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Rockets utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.