Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
79
away
Chemistry
Tense
Orlando MagicMagic
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 17 | 13 | 24 | 79 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 23 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Magic buried the Knicks 117-79. The Magic got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Knicks' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.