Thu Apr 14, 2005 · 8:00 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
107
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Cleveland CavaliersCavs
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 107 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 29 | 30 | 21 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Cleveland, the Cavaliers held off the Knicks 114-107. The breakneck pace played right into Cavaliers' hands. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Cavaliers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Cavaliers locker room is humming, and it showed. Cavaliers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Cavaliers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Knicks · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Knicks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.