Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 17 | 37 | 30 | 35 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic pulled away from the Celtics 119-105. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Magic. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.