Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
125
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 125 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 27 | 19 | 35 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Knicks blew the doors off the Celtics 125-104. Knicks' offense had its way with the Celtics. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.