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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.