Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
71
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 19 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 71 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics demolished the Knicks 110-71. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.