Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 37 | 14 | 16 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Celtics 99-96. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Knicks. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. 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
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.