Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
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Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
93
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 32 | 35 | 20 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 27 | 21 | 18 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Knicks handled the Magic 109-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.