Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 25 | 33 | 24 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Magic 114-97. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.