Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 24 | 32 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Celtics 113-109. Every possession went the Knicks way. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.