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Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
home
Chemistry Elite

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.