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Fri Dec 3, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Orlando MagicMagic
102
away
Chemistry Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
78
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Orlando MagicMagic 21 21 29 31 102
New York KnicksKnicks 20 21 16 21 78

After Action Report

In New York, the Magic ran roughshod over the Knicks 102-78. The better team simply showed up tonight. Fresh off a statement win, the Magic stayed locked in; Magic's Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Knicks locker-room rift aren't helping. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Magic · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.