Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Magic 111-105. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.