Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
99
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 19 | 34 | 22 | 97 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 32 | 29 | 16 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Magic squeaked past the Knicks 99-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Magic sent shots into the fifth row all night; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.