Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
134
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Boston CelticsCeltics
136
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 32 | 30 | 36 | 12 | 134 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 23 | 32 | 29 | 14 | 136 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics survived the Knicks 136-134 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.