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Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
119
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Chemistry Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 35 27 28 29 119
Boston CelticsCeltics 24 25 23 20 92

After Action Report

The Magic buried the Celtics 119-92. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.