Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New York KnicksKnicks
120
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 120 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Knicks held off the Celtics 120-112. Knicks torched the Celtics on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.