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Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
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New York KnicksKnicks
97
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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.