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Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry Hot
New York KnicksKnicks
107
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Cleveland CavaliersCavs 49 23 22 23 117
New York KnicksKnicks 22 22 34 29 107

After Action Report

The Cavaliers took care of the Knicks 117-107. The better team simply showed up tonight. Cavaliers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Cavaliers stayed locked in. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Knicks · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Cavaliers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Cavaliers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.