Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 31 | 24 | 35 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Knicks 118-114. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.