Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
80
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 12 | 11 | 31 | 26 | 80 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 37 | 17 | 28 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Magic demolished the Knicks 106-80. Magic's scorers couldn't be contained. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Magic; Magic's veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Magic per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.
- Knicks · 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.