Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 88 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 22 | 33 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Magic 111-88. Celtics torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
