Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 48 | 31 | 24 | 28 | 131 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 40 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Celtics 131-126. Knicks controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.