Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 4
Boston CelticsCeltics
99
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New York KnicksKnicks
94
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 99 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 18 | 23 | 28 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Knicks 99-94. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
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.
