Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 21 | 35 | 33 | 116 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 35 | 30 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic handled the Knicks 126-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.