Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 119 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 26 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Knicks held off the Cavaliers 119-113. Knicks' offense had its way with the Cavaliers. The Knicks owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Knicks carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Knicks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.