Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 30 | 20 | 31 | 109 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 23 | 26 | 33 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Knicks 109-107. The tempo dragged the Knicks into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.