Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Orlando MagicMagic
114
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New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando MagicMagic | 21 | 26 | 30 | 37 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 25 | 29 | 40 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Magic 117-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.