Everything clicked for New York today, as they soundly beat Orlando 108-87. Orlando looked beaten for most of the afternoon, and the final outcome was in little doubt. "I thought we came out ready to play, but we were just overmatched," said Orlando coach Bob. "It's kind of demoralizing to lose that way, knowing that you played your best and it wasn't nearly enough." Bob now has the unenviable task of getting his team ready to face another day.

New York coach Bob couldn't be happier, though. His game plan was executed perfectly, and his players were able to dominate all aspects of the game. "It's great to get a win like this, when everything went according to plan."

New York was led by Powell (24 points, 9 boards, 0 assists), Crawford (7 points, 7 boards, 7 assists, 3 blocks), Battle (22 points, 2 assists, a steal). Orlando was led by Wright (9 points, 2 assists, 3 blocks), Mcfadden (10 points, a steal, a block), Vancourt (12 points, 2 assists).

New York jump to 21-6 and 11-5 at home. They stay at #1 in the Atlantic and stay at #2 overall in the Eastern Conference. With this defeat, Orlando fall to 10-15. They stay at #2 in the Southeast and remain at #9 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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