Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Boston CelticsCeltics
89
away
New York KnicksKnicks
88
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 29 | 14 | 23 | 89 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 19 | 21 | 29 | 88 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Celtics survived the Knicks 89-88. Celtics' offense had its way with the Knicks. The Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
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.