Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
101
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 33 | 30 | 15 | 23 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Knicks handled the Magic 114-101. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Whispers of a Magic locker-room rift aren't helping.
What tipped it
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.