Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 21 | 33 | 25 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Celtics 117-108. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.