Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 23 | 28 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Knicks 108-101. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.