Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Orlando MagicMagic
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 34 | 29 | 25 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 27 | 33 | 35 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Magic knocked off the Celtics 125-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. Magic's outside barrage was a constant threat; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.