Mon Nov 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
121
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 23 | 35 | 28 | 11 | 124 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 31 | 23 | 33 | 8 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Magic 124-121 in overtime. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 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.