Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 3
Washington WizardsWizards
104
away
New York KnicksKnicks
116
home
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 34 | 27 | 15 | 104 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 27 | 28 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks outlasted the Wizards 116-104. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.