Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
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Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 27 | 37 | 25 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Knicks edged the Celtics 119-112. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.