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Mon Nov 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
97
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 29 35 34 18 116
Orlando MagicMagic 25 21 21 30 97

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Celtics outlasted the Magic 116-97. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Whispers of a Magic locker-room rift aren't helping. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.