Fri Mar 4, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 18 | 17 | 29 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Knicks 104-97. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Magic came in with something to prove after a loss; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.