Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 25 | 32 | 33 | 126 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 37 | 27 | 29 | 36 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic survived the Knicks 129-126. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.