Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
125
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 125 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 16 | 19 | 31 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Knicks buried the Magic 125-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Magic played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.