Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 23 | 32 | 25 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 25 | 21 | 35 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Celtics 114-105. Lineup balance gave the Magic a clear synergy edge. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Magic bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.