Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
New York KnicksKnicks
97
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 31 | 19 | 26 | 102 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 23 | 22 | 21 | 31 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Knicks 102-97. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.