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Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
131
away
Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 25 31 36 27 12 131
Boston CelticsCeltics 30 30 26 33 9 128

After Action Report

The Magic squeaked past the Celtics 131-128 in overtime. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.