Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 28 | 28 | 36 | 116 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 32 | 24 | 31 | 25 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Knicks 116-112. Celtics torched the Knicks on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.