Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 39 | 16 | 29 | 27 | 111 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 16 | 28 | 23 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Magic 111-94. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Magic's Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Whispers of a Magic locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.