Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 20 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Magic edged the Celtics 101-93. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.