Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
132
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Boston CelticsCeltics
129
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 12 | 16 | 132 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 12 | 28 | 35 | 29 | 12 | 13 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Celtics 132-129 in double overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. Knicks' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.