Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 19 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 95 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Magic 109-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.