Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
New York KnicksKnicks
100
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Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Knicks 116-100. Every possession went the Celtics way. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.