Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 22 | 22 | 30 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 23 | 34 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics snuck past the Knicks 109-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.