Mon Nov 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
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Orlando MagicMagic
87
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 11 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 99 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 11 | 19 | 31 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Magic 99-87. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.