Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
90
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Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 90 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 32 | 34 | 27 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Magic blew the doors off the Knicks 122-90. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic came in with something to prove after a loss. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.