Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 28 | 29 | 18 | 22 | 97 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 24 | 16 | 22 | 28 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers outlasted the Knicks 97-90. Ugly basketball, but the Cavaliers did just enough. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Cavaliers; second-chance points piled up for the Knicks. Tonight's Knicks utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.