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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
105
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 29 28 20 35 112
Orlando MagicMagic 27 23 26 29 105

After Action Report

The Knicks edged the Magic 112-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in; Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.