Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
107
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 34 | 28 | 22 | 119 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Magic 119-107. The tempo dragged the Magic into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.