Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
89
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 89 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 26 | 21 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Magic 118-89. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.