Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
93
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 123 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 93 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Celtics buried the Knicks 123-93. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.