Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 34 | 27 | 26 | 122 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Magic squeaked past the Knicks 126-122. The breakneck pace played right into Magic's hands. The Magic bent the defense out of shape from deep; Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.