Mon Nov 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 18 | 26 | 28 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 25 | 20 | 28 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Celtics 98-97. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.