Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 28 | 33 | 24 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 34 | 22 | 32 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic downed the Knicks 121-109. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.