Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 18 | 21 | 31 | 33 | 17 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 23 | 33 | 15 | 14 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Celtics 120-117 in overtime. Knicks torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.