Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
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Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 21 | 29 | 22 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics blew the doors off the Knicks 126-103. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.