Sat Jan 8, 2005 · 2:30 PM
New York KnicksKnicks
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
133
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York KnicksKnicks | 29 | 29 | 39 | 33 | 130 |
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 35 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers squeaked past the Knicks 133-130. Cavaliers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Cavaliers came in with something to prove after a loss; Cavaliers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Knicks looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Cavaliers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Cavaliers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.