Mon Nov 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
134
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 37 | 35 | 26 | 134 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 41 | 24 | 29 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Magic 134-129. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.