Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
110
away
Orlando MagicMagic
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 27 | 33 | 18 | 110 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 23 | 16 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Magic 110-102. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.