Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
104
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 40 | 22 | 22 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Knicks 120-104. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.