Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
102
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Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
98
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 102 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 26 | 29 | 18 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Magic 102-98. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Magic's Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.