Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Magic fended off the Knicks 118-109. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.