8 Feb 2010

Magic claim victory in Boston

5:25 pm on 8 February 2010

The Orlando Magic dominated the third quarter to capture a 96-89 comeback victory over their Eastern Conference basketball rivals, the Boston Celtics.

The Magic enjoyed a 19 to nil run in the third quarter to seize control of the match and turn a nine-point deficit into a 70 to 60 lead behind a barrage of three-pointers.

Boston held a 51-40 lead at halftime, but a team-high 20 points for Orlando's Vince Carter guided the visitors through to a comfortable win and forced Boston to their first loss in four games.