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Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
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124
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 28 22 30 28 16 124
Orlando MagicMagic 22 29 23 34 14 122

After Action Report

The Knicks squeaked past the Magic 124-122 in overtime. Knicks torched the Magic on the offensive end. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.