Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 4
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
New York KnicksKnicks
103
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 37 | 20 | 29 | 108 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Celtics survived the Knicks 108-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.