Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
107
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 107 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Knicks 126-107. Celtics' offense had its way with the Knicks. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.