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Knicks @ Magic
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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
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
Probable Starters
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
