Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 16 | 26 | 33 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 33 | 35 | 26 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Knicks 123-98. Celtics' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.