Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 16 | 32 | 29 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 33 | 35 | 26 | 37 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks downed the Celtics 131-112. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.