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