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Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
133
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT1 OT2 FINAL
New York KnicksKnicks 31 29 27 23 13 10 133
Boston CelticsCeltics 25 29 24 32 13 8 131

After Action Report

The Knicks survived the Celtics 133-131 in double overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

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.
  • 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.
  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.