Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
73
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 17 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 73 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Magic rolled past the Knicks 118-73. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.