Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
151
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Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
100
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 40 | 34 | 34 | 43 | 151 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 25 | 32 | 21 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Magic 151-100. Knicks torched the Magic on the offensive end. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Magic · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.