Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
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Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
118
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 20 | 30 | 27 | 112 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 30 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Magic fended off the Knicks 118-112. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Magic; the Magic answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Magic's rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Magic · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.