Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 126 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 41 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Knicks 126-125. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.