Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
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Orlando MagicMagic
115
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 25 | 32 | 24 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 20 | 34 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Magic 116-115. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.