Sat Nov 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 34 | 30 | 26 | 113 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Knicks 113-103. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.