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Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 26 31 14 26 97
Boston CelticsCeltics 23 27 27 27 104

After Action Report

The Celtics outlasted the Magic 104-97. Celtics' offense had its way with the Magic. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.