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Orlando hadn’t caught fire from deep against the Celtics all series. That quickly changed in Game 5 as the Magic hit 9 of 15 threes in the first half tying a Playoff record. Orlando finished with 13 of 25 from deep, helping them to end Boston’s four game road winning streak, 111-92.
When the Magic get going from deep as they did tonight they are tough to beat. They shot 52% from deep. Jameer Nelson was big for the second game finishing with 25 points and 5 dimes. Dwight Howard was solid finishing with 21 points, 10 boards, 5 blocks, and 2 knockouts.
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Helping the Magic in the win were the double technicals called on Kendrick Perkins in the first half resulting in his ejection. If losing Perkins wasn’t bad enough, an elbow from Dwight Howard gave Glen Davis a concussion and knocked out one of his teeth. Marquis Daniels also left the game with a concussion….it was that bad for the Celtics.
Boston looked a tad lethargic early, appearing if they were conceding the win and focusing on Game 6 back in Boston. Paul Pierce remained in the game when Doc Rivers decided to empty the bench. He finished with 18 points. Rondo was unable to get the ball into the rim, shooting 7 of 15 from the field and 5 of 11 from the free throw line. He finished with 19 points, and 6 dimes.
The Celtics were out rebounded 43 to 26.
Game 6 is Friday in Boston. Celtics lead series 3-2.
