Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
72
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 72 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 32 | 36 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Magic 119-72. Celtics' defense smothered the Magic all night. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.