Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 110 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 25 | 21 | 19 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Knicks buried the Celtics 110-89. Knicks' stops on the defensive end set the tone. Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.