Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
85
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 85 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Knicks took care of the Celtics 96-85. The Knicks won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; Knicks' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.