Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
77
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 77 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 32 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Knicks 113-77. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.