Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
135
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
129
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 31 | 40 | 37 | 135 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 35 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Knicks held off the Magic 135-129. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.