Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 26 | 25 | 16 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Knicks 114-95. The Celtics' lockdown unit choked off Knicks' offense. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.