Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 24 | 31 | 22 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics held off the Knicks 117-109. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.