Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
87
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 14 | 25 | 17 | 87 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Knicks 93-87. Ugly basketball, but the Magic did just enough. The Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.