Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 36 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 9 | 129 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 27 | 23 | 34 | 13 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Knicks 133-129 in overtime. Celtics torched the Knicks on the offensive end. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
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 · 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.