Mon Dec 27, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Orlando MagicMagic
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 100 |
| Orlando MagicMagic | 22 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Magic snuck past the Knicks 101-100. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Magic. The Magic ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Magic's old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Magic locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Magic · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Magic · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.