Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 35 | 22 | 17 | 25 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Celtics blew the doors off the Knicks 123-99. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.