Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 24 | 33 | 31 | 115 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Magic held off the Knicks 121-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in; Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.