Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
Orlando MagicMagic
104
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Boston CelticsCeltics
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 31 | 24 | 27 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 17 | 33 | 38 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics upended the Magic 114-104. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics 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. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.