Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 32 | 20 | 28 | 105 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Knicks upended the Celtics 109-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.