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.