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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.