Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 22 | 33 | 17 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 24 | 29 | 26 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Celtics 103-99. Ugly basketball, but the Knicks did just enough. The Knicks looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.