Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 89 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Celtics 97-89. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- 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.