Fri Feb 11, 2005 · 8:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
84
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 39 | 24 | 24 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 84 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Knicks blew the doors off the Celtics 113-84. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.