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Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
135
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
131
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 33 28 34 40 135
New York KnicksKnicks 31 41 31 28 131

After Action Report

The Celtics squeaked past the Knicks 135-131. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.