Thu Jan 20, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
91
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 32 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 18 | 26 | 19 | 28 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Rockets downed the Magic 109-91. Rockets torched the Magic on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Rockets stayed locked in; the Rockets bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. Rockets' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.