Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 102 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 23 | 18 | 27 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Knicks took care of the Celtics 102-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.