Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 39 | 15 | 22 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Knicks survived the Celtics 99-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Knicks sent shots into the fifth row all night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.