Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 106 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks survived the Magic 106-102. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · 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.