Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 32 | 14 | 25 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Celtics 97-93. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Knicks' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.