Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 42 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 38 | 35 | 21 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Knicks 120-117. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.