Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 28 | 19 | 38 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 21 | 26 | 37 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Knicks 122-117. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.