Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Magic 119-96. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.