Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New York KnicksKnicks
109
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Boston CelticsCeltics
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Knicks 112-109. Celtics' defense smothered the Knicks all night. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
