Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
115
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 30 | 21 | 17 | 88 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks demolished the Celtics 115-88. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.