Playoffs · Round 2 · Game 6
New York KnicksKnicks
113
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Boston CelticsCeltics
111
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 27 | 33 | 29 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 27 | 28 | 35 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Knicks survived the Celtics 113-111. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Knicks; the Knicks answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.