Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks edged the Celtics 119-112. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.