Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
111
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Chemistry
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Boston CelticsCeltics
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 33 | 36 | 27 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics held off the Knicks 118-111. Celtics torched the Knicks on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.