Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 29 | 21 | 28 | 100 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 31 | 17 | 31 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the 76ers 100-99. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. 76ers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.