Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 37 | 26 | 15 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 20 | 13 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Magic took care of the Celtics 110-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Magic bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.