Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 21 | 25 | 40 | 31 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 31 | 28 | 37 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Knicks 124-117. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.