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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
98
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 21 23 29 25 98
Boston CelticsCeltics 22 35 25 31 113

After Action Report

The Celtics pulled away from the Knicks 113-98. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.