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Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
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Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
108
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 31 27 28 26 112
New York KnicksKnicks 31 25 23 29 108

After Action Report

In New York, the Celtics squeaked past the Knicks 112-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • 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.
  • 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.