Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Dec 17, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Philadelphia 76ers76ers
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 117 |
| Philadelphia 76ers76ers | 35 | 27 | 24 | 33 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the 76ers survived the Knicks 119-117. 76ers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the 76ers; the 76ers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The 76ers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the 76ers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 76ers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 76ers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.