Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 19 | 29 | 28 | 98 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 30 | 33 | 28 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Celtics 116-98. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.