Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
83
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 32 | 19 | 30 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 11 | 31 | 24 | 83 |
After Action Report
The Knicks pulled away from the Celtics 101-83. The better team simply showed up tonight. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.