Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 16 | 33 | 25 | 17 | 91 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 19 | 18 | 28 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Magic 92-91. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Magic rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.