Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
79
away
Chemistry
Cold
Orlando MagicMagic
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 18 | 12 | 32 | 17 | 79 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Magic buried the Knicks 99-79. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. The Magic owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks are in a full-on tailspin. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
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.
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.