Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 110 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 33 | 23 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks squeaked past the Celtics 113-110. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Knicks' 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.