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Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 31 | 25 | 32 | 114 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 26 | 33 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Knicks snuck past the Celtics 114-113. Knicks' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. 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.