Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
140
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 104 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 40 | 32 | 31 | 37 | 140 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks buried the Celtics 140-104. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.