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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
130
away
Chemistry Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
129
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT1 OT2 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 21 34 22 28 10 15 130
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 25 27 22 10 14 129

After Action Report

In Boston, the Knicks survived the Celtics 130-129 in double overtime. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Knicks; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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.