Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 24 | 27 | 33 | 112 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 32 | 25 | 37 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Knicks fended off the Celtics 119-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Knicks cashed in. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.