Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
132
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 34 | 33 | 38 | 132 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 26 | 31 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Knicks ran roughshod over the Celtics 132-98. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.