Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
125
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Orlando MagicMagic
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 31 | 27 | 35 | 125 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 35 | 27 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Magic 125-122. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.