Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
85
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 85 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 15 | 29 | 27 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Magic 94-85. Celtics' stops on the defensive end set the tone. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.