Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 29 | 30 | 16 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Magic 111-98. Celtics torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
