Fri Jan 28, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Cleveland CavaliersCavs
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
New York KnicksKnicks
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland CavaliersCavs | 31 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 120 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 34 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Cavaliers snuck past the Knicks 120-119. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Cavaliers cashed in. The Cavaliers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; 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.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.