Fri Feb 4, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 25 | 17 | 25 | 93 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 14 | 24 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Magic 97-93. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Magic looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Magic rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.