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.