Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
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New York KnicksKnicks
124
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 29 | 33 | 19 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 29 | 25 | 34 | 124 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks took care of the Celtics 124-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.