Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 34 | 24 | 33 | 119 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 28 | 22 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Celtics downed the Knicks 119-109. Celtics' offense had its way with the Knicks. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.