Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 30 | 21 | 36 | 116 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 22 | 37 | 38 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Knicks 120-116. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.