Sat Nov 6, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 39 | 26 | 27 | 123 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics survived the Knicks 123-118. Celtics' offense had its way with the Knicks. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · 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.