Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 10 | 130 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 26 | 36 | 29 | 15 | 135 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Knicks 135-130 in overtime. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · 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.