Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 25 | 20 | 32 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 30 | 21 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Magic 104-103. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.