Nets (
OF-Guarav) are the champions!
Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 102 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Knicks 102-100. Celtics' positional fit overwhelmed the Knicks rotation. Knicks' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.