Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 31 | 28 | 24 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 27 | 35 | 31 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Knicks 124-104. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.