Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 102 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 31 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Magic 102-101. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.