Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Orlando MagicMagic
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 107 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 24 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Magic 107-105. The Magic couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.