Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Knicks 124-103. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.