SB Nation Tampa Bay - Rockets vs. Magic: Houston leads preseason finale 55-41 at halftimehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49019/tb-fave.png2012-10-26T21:13:52-04:00http://tampabay.sbnation.com/rss/stream/33252712012-10-26T21:13:52-04:002012-10-26T21:13:52-04:00Orlando falls in preseason finale, 106-88
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<p>The Magic lost their preseason finale against the Rockets, 108-92.</p> <p>In the final preseason game for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Magic</a>, they were unable to make up a 14-point halftime deficit to the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Rockets</a> and lost by a 108-92 score.</p>
<p>The Magic outscored the Rockets in the fourth quarter as both <span>DeQuan Jones</span> and E'Twaun Moore scored a combined 34 points as they predominantly saw time during the second half. Among the Magic starters, <span>Glen Davis</span> led the team with 12 points, all in the first half, while <span>Nikola Vucevic</span> recorded 14 first half rebounds.</p>
<p>For the Rockets, <span>Greg Smith</span> led the team with 15 points and was one of six Houston players to tally double-digit points in the game. Big offseason addition <span>Jeremy Lin</span> added 13 points, five assists, three rebounds and two steals. <span>Omer Asik</span> only added six points for the Rockets, but led the team with 12 rebounds.</p>
<p>Orlando finished the preseason with a 2-6 record and a 2-2 record at home, while the Rockets finished with a 5-2 record and 2-1 record on the road. </p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/orlando-magic-news/2012/10/26/3561376/magic-rockets-final-score-recapAdam Stites2012-10-26T20:20:53-04:002012-10-26T20:20:53-04:00Rockets lead Magic 55-41 at halftime
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<p>After two quarters in the preseason finale for both the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/">Houston Rockets</a> and the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/">Orlando Magic</a>, the visiting team has got out a big lead early, as the Rockets lead 55-41.</p>
<p>Leading the way for the Magic has been <span>Glen Davis</span>, as the forward had 12 points and five rebounds in 21 minutes during the first half. <span>Nikola Vucevic</span> pulled down a remarkable 14 first half rebounds for the Magic, but finished the half with just four points.</p>
<p>The Rockets have been led by a pair of guards as each <span>Carlos Delfino</span> and <span>Kevin Martin</span> have added 11 points to the Houston point total while <span>Chandler Parsons</span> and <span>Greg Smith</span> each added nine. <span>Jeremy Lin</span> scored five in the first half and added four assists.</p>
<p>The Magic are 2-5 in the preseason with both of their two wins coming at home. The Rockets are 4-2 in the preseason and are 1-1 on the road. </p>
https://tampabay.sbnation.com/orlando-magic-news/2012/10/26/3561238/magic-rockets-score-updateAdam Stites2012-10-26T17:36:31-04:002012-10-26T17:36:31-04:00Rockets vs. Magic gameday guide
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<p>The preseason ends for both teams on Friday night.</p> <p>The <a href="https://www.orlandopinstripedpost.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Orlando Magic</a> wrap up their preseason schedule with a game against the <a href="https://www.thedreamshake.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Houston Rockets</a> on Friday night. After starting the preseason 0-4, the Magic have won two of their last three games. The Rockets come in on a two-game winning streak and have won four games during preseason play.</p>
<p>The Magic are making the transition from the <span>Dwight Howard</span> era with a new coaching staff. Orlando made the playoffs in each of the last six years, including an NBA Finals appearance, though 2012-13 is expected to be more of a rebuilding season for the franchise.</p>
<p>The Rockets are coming off a 34-32 season that saw them fall short of the playoffs for the third consecutive season. They have some new faces on the roster this year, including point guard <span>Jeremy Lin</span>. Head coach Kevin McHale is entering his second season with the team.</p>
<p><b>Game Time</b>: 7 p.m. ET</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: FOX Sports Florida</p>
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https://tampabay.sbnation.com/orlando-magic-news/2012/10/26/3560638/rockets-vs-magic-game-time-tv-schedule-previewSteven Muma