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Mon Jan 10, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
116
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Chemistry Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 29 25 31 31 116
Boston CelticsCeltics 26 28 40 30 124

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Celtics held off the Magic 124-116. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Celtics · 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.
  • Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.