Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Orlando MagicMagic
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 25 | 33 | 27 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Knicks fended off the Magic 117-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.