Orlando Rallies, Beats Celtics 96-89

You’d think that one benefit to having a veteran team is that they’re easy to pin down. Veterans tend to be more consistent than young players, so a team full of veterans should at least play consistently.

Of course, that’s not the case with the Boston Celtics. Yesterday, against the Magic, they led by 11 at halftime. They looked like they were on their way to a key win against a top Eastern Conference team. But then, the Magic dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Celtics 36-11 to take a 14-point lead. So much for consistent play.

Read more at our team blogs, CelticsBlog and Orlando Pinstriped Post.

Trailing 51-40 at the break, the Magic turned the tide in the third quarter, outscoring Boston 36-11. After Rondo sank a three close to five minutes in for a nine-point lead, Carter sparked a 19-0 run for Orlando by hitting a three- ball and converting a conventional three-point play.