Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 27 | 21 | 34 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Knicks ran roughshod over the Celtics 116-92. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Knicks stayed locked in. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.