Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 26 | 27 | 40 | 121 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 29 | 36 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Knicks 125-121. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.