Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 33 | 26 | 24 | 105 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 28 | 29 | 32 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Magic downed the Knicks 117-105. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic; the Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. The Magic rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.