Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
111
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 31 | 32 | 24 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 30 | 19 | 34 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Magic 117-111. The better team simply showed up tonight. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.