Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
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Orlando MagicMagic
104
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Celtics pulled away from the Magic 114-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.