Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 33 | 20 | 26 | 108 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 136 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics blew the doors off the Knicks 136-108. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.