Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 103 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Magic pulled away from the Knicks 113-103. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.