Sun Nov 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 34 | 29 | 23 | 31 | 117 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 22 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
In New York, the Cavaliers blew the doors off the Knicks 117-96. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Cavaliers bench chemistry carried them. The Cavaliers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.