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Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
94
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 24 37 21 27 109
Orlando MagicMagic 24 17 30 23 94

After Action Report

The Knicks pulled away from the Magic 109-94. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Knicks' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Magic · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.