Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 36 | 16 | 31 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Magic 116-105. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.