Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
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Boston CelticsCeltics
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 17 | 23 | 22 | 35 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Knicks 109-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.