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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
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Orlando MagicMagic
122
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Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 21 31 30 26 10 118
Orlando MagicMagic 28 26 31 23 14 122

After Action Report

The Magic squeaked past the Knicks 122-118 in overtime. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.