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Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 114 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Magic survived the Knicks 115-114. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.