Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 28 | 21 | 27 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Knicks snuck past the Celtics 105-101. Knicks' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.