Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 24 | 33 | 34 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 40 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Knicks 121-117. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.