Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 28 | 19 | 21 | 90 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics fended off the Magic 99-90. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.