Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 25 | 30 | 20 | 109 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 32 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Magic edged the Knicks 116-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Magic cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.