Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Knicks 97-96. The Knicks couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.