Wed Mar 23, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
New York KnicksKnicks
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 25 | 34 | 29 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 27 | 24 | 37 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Knicks 117-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Knicks' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.