Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 113 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 29 | 19 | 32 | 106 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Celtics outlasted the Knicks 113-106. Every possession went the Celtics way. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.