Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 27 | 24 | 33 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 23 | 40 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Knicks 116-112. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.