Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 26 | 24 | 32 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 22 | 31 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Celtics 113-100. Every possession went the Knicks way. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Knicks' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.