Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
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Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Celtics 112-107. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.