Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
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Orlando MagicMagic
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 105 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 24 | 21 | 32 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Magic 105-103. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Magic · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.