Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 1
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
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New York KnicksKnicks
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 35 | 27 | 28 | 124 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 36 | 38 | 31 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Knicks outlasted the Celtics 132-124. The Knicks got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks came in with something to prove after a loss. The Knicks locker room is humming, and it showed. The Knicks rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.