Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Orlando MagicMagic
114
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Boston CelticsCeltics
127
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 17 | 35 | 29 | 33 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 29 | 34 | 29 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Magic 127-114. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
