Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
87
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 99 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 17 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Orlando, the Knicks downed the Magic 99-87. Ugly basketball, but the Knicks did just enough. The Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Magic's per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Magic · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.