Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 3
New York KnicksKnicks
117
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Boston CelticsCeltics
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 37 | 29 | 21 | 30 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 33 | 21 | 25 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Celtics 117-111. The breakneck pace played right into Knicks' hands. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them.
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 · 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.