Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
114
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Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 87 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 32 | 30 | 21 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Magic rolled past the Knicks 114-87. The Magic won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Magic's high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.