Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Orlando MagicMagic
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 117 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Knicks pulled away from the Magic 117-105. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Magic rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Magic · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.