Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 3
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
New York KnicksKnicks
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 22 | 40 | 27 | 118 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 30 | 29 | 18 | 113 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Celtics squeaked past the Knicks 118-113. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.
