Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
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Boston CelticsCeltics
94
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 18 | 17 | 28 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Magic stunned the Celtics 98-94. Every possession went the Magic way. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.