Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 19 | 24 | 30 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 16 | 30 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Knicks 112-101. Celtics' stops on the defensive end set the tone. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.