Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 17 | 22 | 34 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 35 | 35 | 27 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Celtics buried the Knicks 133-99. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.