Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 33 | 33 | 37 | 131 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Knicks outlasted the Magic 131-120. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.