Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 37 | 26 | 28 | 114 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 28 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Knicks 114-107. Celtics torched the Knicks on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.