Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
97
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Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 31 | 26 | 14 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 27 | 32 | 37 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Knicks 125-97. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Celtics' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- 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.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.