Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 36 | 31 | 23 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 23 | 36 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Magic 118-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.