Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 31 | 20 | 39 | 119 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 29 | 38 | 26 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Magic snuck past the Knicks 124-119. Magic torched the Knicks on the offensive end. The Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Magic pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.