Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
139
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
145
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 11 | 139 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 17 | 145 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics outlasted the Knicks 145-139 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.