Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 17 | 25 | 31 | 98 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic downed the Knicks 108-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.