Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
113
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 23 | 29 | 33 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Celtics 113-105. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.