Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 100 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 28 | 20 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Knicks 101-100. Magic controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.