Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 20 | 31 | 28 | 35 | 114 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 23 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Knicks buried the Cavaliers 114-86. Knicks' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks steamroller is in full effect right now. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Knicks per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Cavaliers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.