Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Knicks 117-93. The Knicks had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.