Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 13 | 22 | 33 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Celtics 96-94. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.