Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 19 | 32 | 17 | 104 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 17 | 23 | 26 | 40 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Knicks 106-104. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.