Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 30 | 25 | 34 | 126 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 26 | 34 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Knicks 126-106. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.