Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 31 | 23 | 17 | 95 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Knicks 118-95. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.