Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
122
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Orlando MagicMagic
120
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 122 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 31 | 24 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Magic 122-120. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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.