Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 2
New York KnicksKnicks
82
away
Boston CelticsCeltics
138
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 82 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 35 | 34 | 38 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics ran roughshod over the Knicks 138-82. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
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.