Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 13 | 29 | 19 | 93 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Knicks 131-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.