Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Magic ran roughshod over the Celtics 114-92. Every possession went the Magic way. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.