Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
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Orlando MagicMagic
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 115 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Magic 115-102. The Magic had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.