Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 36 | 16 | 26 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 32 | 20 | 36 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics edged the Knicks 111-105. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.