Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 19 | 27 | 18 | 88 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 36 | 24 | 16 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Knicks downed the Celtics 102-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.