Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 25 | 13 | 37 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Knicks 111-103. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.