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Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Chemistry Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
98
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 29 24 21 23 97
Orlando MagicMagic 31 21 24 22 98

After Action Report

In Orlando, the Magic survived the Knicks 98-97. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.