Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
91
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Boston CelticsCeltics
85
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 29 | 22 | 14 | 91 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 27 | 25 | 16 | 85 |
After Action Report
The Knicks stunned the Celtics 91-85. Lineup balance gave the Knicks a clear synergy edge. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.