Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 26 | 22 | 40 | 21 | 109 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 30 | 27 | 20 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Knicks held off the Cavaliers 109-102. The Cavaliers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Knicks bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Cavaliers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Knicks bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Cavaliers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.