Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 29 | 26 | 34 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 33 | 36 | 28 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Knicks 125-115. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.