Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
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Orlando MagicMagic
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 27 | 37 | 23 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Magic 118-116. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
