Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 25 | 32 | 20 | 100 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 17 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Knicks edged the Magic 100-93. Every possession went the Knicks way. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Magic's defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.