Knicks @ Magic @ New York Knicks @ Orlando Magic When: Monday, December 29 Where: TD Waterhouse Centre Time: 7:00 ET TV: Local, NBALP Records <u>Knicks:</u>12-19 <u>Magic:</u> 8-23 Previous Games <u>New York</u> <ul> [*]December 27, Won 100-80 @ Miami [*]December 26, Won 98-94 @ Memphis [*]December 23, Loss 98-72 vs Minnesota [/list] Streak: Won 2 <u>Orlando</u> <ul> [*]December 26, Lost 83-98 @ Spurs [*]December 25, Won 113-101 vs. Cavaliers [*]December 22, Loss 95-73 @ Philadelphia [/list] Streak: Lost 1 Head Coaches vs. Don Chancey vs. Johnny Davis Probable Starters vs. Howard Eisley vs. Rod Strickland vs. Allan Houston vs. Tracy Mcgrady vs. Keith Van Horn vs. Gordan Giricek vs. Antonio Mcdyess vs. Juwan Howard vs. Dikembe Mutumbo vs. Andrew DeClercq Injury List <u>Orlando</u> Pat Garrity Reece Gaines Grant Hill <u>New York</u> Maciej Lampe Clarence Weatherspoon Updates <u>Magic</u> They practiced for more than two hours Sunday, going over both offensive and defensive schemes. Forward/center Robert Archibald, obtained from Phoenix last week, practiced with the team for the first time, although he isn't expected to play tonight. The Magic expect a good crowd. Even though the Knicks have lost much of their luster, they still have a strong following. <u>Knicks</u> They have gone with second-year pro Frank Williams at point guard, which could mean the end for veterans Charlie Ward and Howard Eisley. Williams started his first game Saturday and the Knicks drilled the Heat in Miami. Other changes are coming with the hiring of Isiah Thomas as team president. There is continued speculation that Coach Don Chaney could be replaced by Brendan Malone, an assistant coach now. Orlando Sentinel Keys to the game <u>Magic</u> <ul> [*]Rebound [*]Score easy baskets [*]Dont settle for the outside shot [*]Get to the line [/list] <u>Knicks</u> <ul> [*]Get into the paint [*]Contain McGrady [*]Minimise turnovers [/list] Key Player The Knicks need to be contain McGrady, forcing him to take outside shots. Jump's Prediction Magic can win this. This team is starting to gel together. We are still weak down low, but wins are beginning to arrive. After a tough loss to San Antonio on Friday, look for the Magic to come out with lots of energy, eager for the win. Magic 102 Knicks 99
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">The Magic lost to the Knicks 114-86 on Monday night but the bigger story was the injury news. Tracy McGrady suffered a right hip strain during the first quarter and did not return after playing just 11 minutes.* McGrady is listed as day-to-day. Gordan Giricek scored 21 points to lead Orlando.</div> Recap Box Score <font size="1"><font color="Gray">Keith Van Horn led the Knicks in both scoring and rebounding Monday.</font></font>
I'm surprised that the knicks scored that much against magic. But really it was the injury and KVH offensive surpised that led the knicks to a victory.
