Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 28 | 32 | 25 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 34 | 22 | 26 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Celtics 111-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks steamroller is in full effect right now. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.