Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 28 | 35 | 29 | 121 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 21 | 27 | 23 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Knicks buried the Celtics 121-99. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.