Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
112
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 112 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Knicks upended the Celtics 112-111. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.