Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
103
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Chemistry
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New York KnicksKnicks
104
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 31 | 24 | 25 | 103 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 104 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks knocked off the Celtics 104-103. Knicks' positional fit overwhelmed the Celtics rotation. The Knicks played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. Add it to the list of nights the favorite forgot to show up.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.