Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
118
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
122
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 118 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 39 | 23 | 34 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Knicks 122-118. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
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.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.