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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.