Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 89 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Magic 128-89. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.