Mon Nov 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 120 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Celtics knocked off the Magic 120-104. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.