Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 96 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Magic outlasted the Knicks 106-96. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.