Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
125
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 36 | 40 | 32 | 130 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 40 | 31 | 31 | 23 | 125 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Celtics snuck past the Knicks 130-125. Celtics' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Celtics couldn't shake the cold spell; the Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.