Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 22 | 29 | 38 | 112 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 27 | 22 | 32 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Magic 112-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.