Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 24 | 24 | 34 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Magic 109-108. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. 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 · 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.