Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Boston CelticsCeltics
128
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New York KnicksKnicks
101
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 31 | 27 | 38 | 128 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 7 | 32 | 36 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics blew the doors off the Knicks 128-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
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.
- 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.