Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 16 | 18 | 36 | 92 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 31 | 37 | 23 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Magic 117-92. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.