Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
132
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 132 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Knicks took care of the Celtics 132-115. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.