Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
68
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 68 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Knicks 106-68. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks couldn't shake the cold spell. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.