Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 96 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Knicks pulled away from the Celtics 111-96. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.