What happened: Tracy McGrady scored 27 points to guide the Houston Rockets past the Orlando Magic in their 2005 matchup. McGrady emphasized his desire to walk away with a road victory against his former team.

Why it matters: The matchup highlighted an early milestone in McGrady's Houston tenure following four seasons in Orlando. In the 2026-27 season, Houston sits sixth in the Western Conference at 8-3 through 11 games, while Orlando is 2-7 in the Eastern Conference.

What to watch: Houston continues its November home schedule following a 110-100 win over the Denver Nuggets. Orlando visits the Sacramento Kings looking to end a four-game losing streak.