Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 25 | 25 | 34 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Knicks outlasted the Celtics 103-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.