Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Celtics 122-117. Knicks' offense had its way with the Celtics. The Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.