Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
141
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
142
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 27 | 35 | 34 | 12 | 141 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 35 | 27 | 33 | 13 | 142 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Knicks 142-141 in overtime. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.