Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
113
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 31 | 31 | 26 | 25 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 24 | 32 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Knicks squeaked past the Celtics 113-110. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Knicks pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.